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Preparing for a Hurricane
Water
Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments and intense physical activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers, and ill people will need more.
Store one gallon of water per person per day.
Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for each person in your household for food preparation/sanitation).*
Food
Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno. Select food items that are compact and lightweight. Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster Supplies Kit:
Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
Canned juices
Staples (salt, sugar, pepper, spices, etc.)
High energy foods
Vitamins
Food for infants
Comfort/stress foods
First Aid Kit - Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car.
(20) adhesive bandages, various sizes.
(1) 5" x 9" sterile dressing.
(1) conforming roller gauze bandage.
(2) triangular bandages.
(2) 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads.
(2) 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads.
(1) roll 3" cohesive bandage.
(2) germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
(6) antiseptic wipes.
(2) pair large medical grade non-latex gloves.
Adhesive tape, 2" width.
Anti-bacterial ointment.
Cold pack.
Scissors (small, personal).
Tweezers.
CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield.
Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
Anti-diarrhea medication
Antacid (for stomach upset)
Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Laxative
Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Tools and Supplies
Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils*
Emergency preparedness manual*
Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
Flashlight and extra batteries*
Cash or traveler's checks, change*
Non-electric can opener, utility knife*
Fire extinguisher: small canister ABC type
Tube tent
Pliers
Tape
Compass
Matches in a waterproof container
Aluminum foil
Plastic storage containers
Signal flare
Paper, pencil
Needles, thread
Medicine dropper
Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
Whistle
Plastic sheeting
Map of the area (for locating shelters)
Sanitation
Toilet paper, towelettes*
Soap, liquid detergent*
Feminine supplies*
Personal hygiene items*
Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
Plastic bucket with tight lid
Disinfectant
Household chlorine bleach
Bedding - include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Rain gear
Blankets or sleeping bags
Hat and gloves
Thermal underwear
Sunglasses
Special Items
Remember family members with special requirements, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons
For Baby*
Important Family Documents
Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container:
Will, insurance policies, contracts deeds, stocks and bonds
Passports, social security cards, immunization records
Bank account numbers
Credit card account numbers and companies
Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members. Keep a smaller version of the supplies kit in the trunk of your car.
Keep items in airtight plastic bags. Change your stored water supply every six months so it stays fresh. Replace your stored food every six months. Re-think your kit and family needs at least once a year. Replace batteries, update clothes, etc.
Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications.
General Disaster Preparedness Materials Children & Disasters
Home Security Checklist
I go through these phases of wanting to be the best prepared for anything: Zombie Attack, Plague, WWZ, Etc - occasionaly posts like this help me to focus.
Here are tips for safeguarding your property and possessions. Print and use this checklist, and your home may be the safest on your block.
Exterior Doors
1. Install strong doors that are either solid wood or metal-clad, rather than hollow-core units, which are designed for interior use and can give way under a powerful shoulder blow or kick.
2. Reinforce glass insets in doors -- and in the windows that often surround a front entry -- with security glazing. This durable plastic, which is applied to the window, prevents trespassers from breaking through the glass and opening the door from the inside.
3. Choose doors with hinges that face indoors. Otherwise, an intruder might be able to pop out the pins and lift the entire door off its frame.
4. Select wide-angle viewers for new doors; one should be positioned at normal height and one at a lower level for children and people in wheelchairs. You can hire a contractor to retrofit these viewers to an existing door.
5. Supplement standard locks on sliding glass doors with key-operated locking devices. These mechanisms secure the bottom of the door to its frame. For good measure, also keep a dowel in the lower track to prevent the door from being forced open. Note: Sliding glass doors that have been fortified must not be designated as fire exits, because the extra security measures could potentially slow fleeing family members.
Lighting
1. Ensure that driveways, pathways, and entry points throughout your property have adequate lighting; avoid overly bright fixtures, however, since they create deep shadows in the yard.
2. Use motion sensors. In addition to lighting the property safely for welcome visitors, they will help scare away potential intruders.
3. Illuminate address numbers so police and emergency crews can quickly find your house. To guarantee maximum visibility, choose numbers that are 4 to 6 inches tall, and mount them in a well-lit and logical place, such as beside the front door.
Locks
1. Secure all doors and windows every time you leave the house, even if you intend to be out for only a few minutes.
2. Never rely solely on the key-operated knobs that come standard on entry doors. Reinforce them with a dead bolt. There are two types from which to choose: single-cylinder, which operates by key on the outside of the door and a thumb latch on the inside, and double-cylinder, which is key-operated on both sides. Opt for single-cylinder locks so that, in the event of a fire, family members won't lose valuable seconds fumbling for the right set of keys.
3. Choose a dead bolt that has these characteristics: a bolt (known as the "throw") that extends at least 1 inch when locked, to resist heavy blows; beveled rims on the dead bolt's housing to prevent it from being pulled out with pliers; mounting screws that are 3 inches or longer so the strike plate (the metal plate installed in the door frame that receives the bolt) is anchored securely.
4. Avoid keeping spare keys in an obvious hiding place, such as underneath a doormat or in a flowerpot. Instead, leave a set with a trusted neighbor. If you have no choice but to stash them somewhere on your property, choose an unexpected spot, such as beneath a stone under a bush.
5. Invest in an alarm system that will sound a loud noise or silently alert the alarm company or police if an intruder trips its circuit. Do your homework first, though, comparing systems and making sure the company you sign with is well-established.
Windows
1. Supplement the standard thumb-operated turn latches on windows with a key-operated device (sometimes referred to as a sash lock). Similar to the mechanism that's used on sliding glass doors, it secures the window's top panel to its bottom panel so the unit can't be forced open from the outside.
2. Create a pin lock by drilling an angled hole through the top and bottom frame and inserting a nail or eyebolt. (This homemade alternative to the key-operated sash lock is recommended on second-floor windows because the pins can be removed quickly during a fire.) You may wish to make a second set of pin locks with the window partially open to allow for safe ventilation.
3. Consider safety bars for windows, especially those on the ground floor of homes in urban areas. Since bars on front-facing windows will be visible from the road, choose a material and style that complement the home's architecture -- scrolled cast-iron grates, for instance, are appropriate for a traditional-style brick row house.
Vacation
1. Hire someone to mow the lawn and keep bushes and trees neatly trimmed, or to remove snow, to give the appearance that someone is home.
2. Set timers for at least two interior lights, but be sure to stagger when they turn on and off so the house will look genuinely occupied, and not just programmed to appear so.
3. Suspend newspaper deliveries and mail service (you can do the latter at your post office or at usps.com).
4. Inform close neighbors of your trip so they can alert the police to any suspicious activity. If they're willing, have them park their car in your driveway, too -- anything to make the house look like it's occupied.
5. Join a neighborhood-watch group -- a network of neighbors who meet regularly to discuss crime problems and solutions, and who keep an eye on one another's property. If no group exists in your community, contact local law-enforcement agencies about starting one. (For more information about watch groups, visit usaonwatch.org.)
6. Create an inventory of valuable possessions. Include photographs of the items and, when applicable, identification numbers inscribed by their manufacturer (computers, for instance, all have serial numbers). Of course, you can perform this sort of inventory at any time, but doing so before a long vacation will give you some extra peace of mind throughout your trip.
Here are tips for safeguarding your property and possessions. Print and use this checklist, and your home may be the safest on your block.
Exterior Doors
1. Install strong doors that are either solid wood or metal-clad, rather than hollow-core units, which are designed for interior use and can give way under a powerful shoulder blow or kick.
2. Reinforce glass insets in doors -- and in the windows that often surround a front entry -- with security glazing. This durable plastic, which is applied to the window, prevents trespassers from breaking through the glass and opening the door from the inside.
3. Choose doors with hinges that face indoors. Otherwise, an intruder might be able to pop out the pins and lift the entire door off its frame.
4. Select wide-angle viewers for new doors; one should be positioned at normal height and one at a lower level for children and people in wheelchairs. You can hire a contractor to retrofit these viewers to an existing door.
5. Supplement standard locks on sliding glass doors with key-operated locking devices. These mechanisms secure the bottom of the door to its frame. For good measure, also keep a dowel in the lower track to prevent the door from being forced open. Note: Sliding glass doors that have been fortified must not be designated as fire exits, because the extra security measures could potentially slow fleeing family members.
Lighting
1. Ensure that driveways, pathways, and entry points throughout your property have adequate lighting; avoid overly bright fixtures, however, since they create deep shadows in the yard.
2. Use motion sensors. In addition to lighting the property safely for welcome visitors, they will help scare away potential intruders.
3. Illuminate address numbers so police and emergency crews can quickly find your house. To guarantee maximum visibility, choose numbers that are 4 to 6 inches tall, and mount them in a well-lit and logical place, such as beside the front door.
Locks
1. Secure all doors and windows every time you leave the house, even if you intend to be out for only a few minutes.
2. Never rely solely on the key-operated knobs that come standard on entry doors. Reinforce them with a dead bolt. There are two types from which to choose: single-cylinder, which operates by key on the outside of the door and a thumb latch on the inside, and double-cylinder, which is key-operated on both sides. Opt for single-cylinder locks so that, in the event of a fire, family members won't lose valuable seconds fumbling for the right set of keys.
3. Choose a dead bolt that has these characteristics: a bolt (known as the "throw") that extends at least 1 inch when locked, to resist heavy blows; beveled rims on the dead bolt's housing to prevent it from being pulled out with pliers; mounting screws that are 3 inches or longer so the strike plate (the metal plate installed in the door frame that receives the bolt) is anchored securely.
4. Avoid keeping spare keys in an obvious hiding place, such as underneath a doormat or in a flowerpot. Instead, leave a set with a trusted neighbor. If you have no choice but to stash them somewhere on your property, choose an unexpected spot, such as beneath a stone under a bush.
5. Invest in an alarm system that will sound a loud noise or silently alert the alarm company or police if an intruder trips its circuit. Do your homework first, though, comparing systems and making sure the company you sign with is well-established.
Windows
1. Supplement the standard thumb-operated turn latches on windows with a key-operated device (sometimes referred to as a sash lock). Similar to the mechanism that's used on sliding glass doors, it secures the window's top panel to its bottom panel so the unit can't be forced open from the outside.
2. Create a pin lock by drilling an angled hole through the top and bottom frame and inserting a nail or eyebolt. (This homemade alternative to the key-operated sash lock is recommended on second-floor windows because the pins can be removed quickly during a fire.) You may wish to make a second set of pin locks with the window partially open to allow for safe ventilation.
3. Consider safety bars for windows, especially those on the ground floor of homes in urban areas. Since bars on front-facing windows will be visible from the road, choose a material and style that complement the home's architecture -- scrolled cast-iron grates, for instance, are appropriate for a traditional-style brick row house.
Vacation
1. Hire someone to mow the lawn and keep bushes and trees neatly trimmed, or to remove snow, to give the appearance that someone is home.
2. Set timers for at least two interior lights, but be sure to stagger when they turn on and off so the house will look genuinely occupied, and not just programmed to appear so.
3. Suspend newspaper deliveries and mail service (you can do the latter at your post office or at usps.com).
4. Inform close neighbors of your trip so they can alert the police to any suspicious activity. If they're willing, have them park their car in your driveway, too -- anything to make the house look like it's occupied.
5. Join a neighborhood-watch group -- a network of neighbors who meet regularly to discuss crime problems and solutions, and who keep an eye on one another's property. If no group exists in your community, contact local law-enforcement agencies about starting one. (For more information about watch groups, visit usaonwatch.org.)
6. Create an inventory of valuable possessions. Include photographs of the items and, when applicable, identification numbers inscribed by their manufacturer (computers, for instance, all have serial numbers). Of course, you can perform this sort of inventory at any time, but doing so before a long vacation will give you some extra peace of mind throughout your trip.
Emergency Clothing Supplies
Supplies for your emergency kit
sturdy boots
comfortable cross-training shoes
extra shoe laces
slip-resistant flip-flop sandals (such as pool shoes or boating sandals)
socks (many pairs)
underwear
thermal underwear
water resistant cold weather coat
water resistant wind breaker
oversized long sleeve shirt
t-shirt
tank-top
sweat shirt
jeans
sturdy belt
shorts
sweat pants
wide brim hat
sun glasses with SPF protection
cold weather knit hat
sturdy working gloves
waterproof gloves for cold weather
large bandanas (can be used as a headband, a face mask, a tourniquet, etc.)
laundry detergent
washtub
optional: washboard and hand-crank wringer (they may be old fashioned but they were invented because it's easier than washing without them)
sewing kit
optional: sewing machine (some are battery powered while others can be cranked by hand; useful for larger projects)
I go through these phases of wanting to be the best prepared for anything: Zombie Attack, Plague, WWZ, Etc - occasionaly posts like this help me to focus.
sturdy boots
comfortable cross-training shoes
extra shoe laces
slip-resistant flip-flop sandals (such as pool shoes or boating sandals)
socks (many pairs)
underwear
thermal underwear
water resistant cold weather coat
water resistant wind breaker
oversized long sleeve shirt
t-shirt
tank-top
sweat shirt
jeans
sturdy belt
shorts
sweat pants
wide brim hat
sun glasses with SPF protection
cold weather knit hat
sturdy working gloves
waterproof gloves for cold weather
large bandanas (can be used as a headband, a face mask, a tourniquet, etc.)
laundry detergent
washtub
optional: washboard and hand-crank wringer (they may be old fashioned but they were invented because it's easier than washing without them)
sewing kit
optional: sewing machine (some are battery powered while others can be cranked by hand; useful for larger projects)
I go through these phases of wanting to be the best prepared for anything: Zombie Attack, Plague, WWZ, Etc - occasionaly posts like this help me to focus.
Outdoor Survival Kit
Fishing line
Scalpel
Pencil stub
Safety pins
Thin wire
Mirror
Wire saw
Fishing hooks and sinkers
Potassium permanganate
Sewing kit (large-eyed needles, waterproof thread, large buttons)
Clear plastic bag
Button compass
Antibiotics
Magnifying glass
Salt
Bandages
Water sterilizers
Matches
Five-Day Survival Kit
First Aid
6 2"x2" gauze pads
6 4"x4" gauze pads
Roll of standard medical gauze tape
Assortment of povidone iodine wipes
Eye patch
Antibiotic/antiseptic cream
Package of steri-strips
Moleskin
Bandage scissors & tweezers
1 3" elastic bandage
1 3" gauze roller bandage
Sawyer brand Extractor Kit (snake & insect bites)
2 cravats
Signals
Sturdy plastic whistle
Pencil flare launcher with 6 flares
Shatterproof signal mirror
Sturdy flashlight with extra batteries
Extra bullets/shells if you have a firearm
Several strips (3"x12") international orange cloth
Fire
1 35mm film canister with cotton balls coated with petroleum jelly
Magnesium block with striker
Commercial tinder sticks
Magnifying glass
Butane lighter
Waterproof container of wooden "strike anywhere" kitchen matches
Food and Water
100 yards 15 lb. test fishing line
Hooks, mostly small
1 packaged prepared catfish/scavanger bait
1 bottle PotableAqua brand, halazone, or iodine tabs for H20
10' surgical tubing
2 plastic collapsible containers
1 clear plastic bag, large
1 dry compressed sponge (unused)
Shelter
1 solar blanket
50' parachute cord
Several chemical heat packs
Wire saw
1 8'x8' tarp, reflective on one side
3 survival candles
Other
Fixed or lock-blade knife
Silva compass
Topographic map
Spare eyeglasses/sunglasses
Spare wool hat
Aspirin or Tylenol
Prescription medicine
Other items unique to your needs
Scalpel
Pencil stub
Safety pins
Thin wire
Mirror
Wire saw
Fishing hooks and sinkers
Potassium permanganate
Sewing kit (large-eyed needles, waterproof thread, large buttons)
Clear plastic bag
Button compass
Antibiotics
Magnifying glass
Salt
Bandages
Water sterilizers
Matches
Five-Day Survival Kit
First Aid
6 2"x2" gauze pads
6 4"x4" gauze pads
Roll of standard medical gauze tape
Assortment of povidone iodine wipes
Eye patch
Antibiotic/antiseptic cream
Package of steri-strips
Moleskin
Bandage scissors & tweezers
1 3" elastic bandage
1 3" gauze roller bandage
Sawyer brand Extractor Kit (snake & insect bites)
2 cravats
Signals
Sturdy plastic whistle
Pencil flare launcher with 6 flares
Shatterproof signal mirror
Sturdy flashlight with extra batteries
Extra bullets/shells if you have a firearm
Several strips (3"x12") international orange cloth
Fire
1 35mm film canister with cotton balls coated with petroleum jelly
Magnesium block with striker
Commercial tinder sticks
Magnifying glass
Butane lighter
Waterproof container of wooden "strike anywhere" kitchen matches
Food and Water
100 yards 15 lb. test fishing line
Hooks, mostly small
1 packaged prepared catfish/scavanger bait
1 bottle PotableAqua brand, halazone, or iodine tabs for H20
10' surgical tubing
2 plastic collapsible containers
1 clear plastic bag, large
1 dry compressed sponge (unused)
Shelter
1 solar blanket
50' parachute cord
Several chemical heat packs
Wire saw
1 8'x8' tarp, reflective on one side
3 survival candles
Other
Fixed or lock-blade knife
Silva compass
Topographic map
Spare eyeglasses/sunglasses
Spare wool hat
Aspirin or Tylenol
Prescription medicine
Other items unique to your needs
Winter Checklist
Will your home welcome winter visitors ... safely? Be prepared for snow, ice or rain on walks and driveways with:
Snow shovel
De-icing compound
Waterproof floor mats
the inside story:
Household emergency supplies should include enough food, water and supplies to last four days without power or help. Check your home emergency kit against this basic checklist:
Food that doesn't require heating or refrigeration, such as canned meats, soups and stews, cereal, and energy bars
Manual can opener
Paper plates, cups and plastic utensils
1 gallon of water per person per day (allow enough for four days)
Flashlights and batteries
Battery-powered radio
Battery-powered clock
Cellular phone
First-aid kit (printable first-aid kit checklist)
Four-day supply of prescription medicines
Blanket and cold-weather clothing for each family member
Pet food and additional water for household pets
on the road:
Winter transportation can mean ice, snow, and hazardous roads. Road conditions can change in an instant. Before traveling, give cars a winter preparedness exam:
Check antifreeze
Check and replace older batteries
Remember to keep the gas tank near full to avoid freezing water in the fuel line
Check tires and spare tire for proper inflation
Make sure automobiles contain the following emergency supplies:
Bag of sand, road salt or non-clumping cat litter. The bag's extra weight means better traction, and the contents can be spread under slipping tires.
Ice scraper
Jumper cables
Small shovel (to dig snow away from wheels, or scatter sand on roadway)
Tire chains (every driver should practice putting them on)
Flares or reflective triangle to warn other motorists if you break down
Blanket
Flashlight and batteries
Gallon jug of drinking water
First aid kit (printable first-aid kit checklist)
When traveling by car, include emergency food and clothing for each traveler. Pack supplies in a backpack in case you need to abandon your car. An emergency backpack should include:
Jacket, hat, gloves and sturdy, snow-proof boots for each traveler
Nonperishable food
Cellular phone
Money
Snow shovel
De-icing compound
Waterproof floor mats
the inside story:
Household emergency supplies should include enough food, water and supplies to last four days without power or help. Check your home emergency kit against this basic checklist:
Food that doesn't require heating or refrigeration, such as canned meats, soups and stews, cereal, and energy bars
Manual can opener
Paper plates, cups and plastic utensils
1 gallon of water per person per day (allow enough for four days)
Flashlights and batteries
Battery-powered radio
Battery-powered clock
Cellular phone
First-aid kit (printable first-aid kit checklist)
Four-day supply of prescription medicines
Blanket and cold-weather clothing for each family member
Pet food and additional water for household pets
on the road:
Winter transportation can mean ice, snow, and hazardous roads. Road conditions can change in an instant. Before traveling, give cars a winter preparedness exam:
Check antifreeze
Check and replace older batteries
Remember to keep the gas tank near full to avoid freezing water in the fuel line
Check tires and spare tire for proper inflation
Make sure automobiles contain the following emergency supplies:
Bag of sand, road salt or non-clumping cat litter. The bag's extra weight means better traction, and the contents can be spread under slipping tires.
Ice scraper
Jumper cables
Small shovel (to dig snow away from wheels, or scatter sand on roadway)
Tire chains (every driver should practice putting them on)
Flares or reflective triangle to warn other motorists if you break down
Blanket
Flashlight and batteries
Gallon jug of drinking water
First aid kit (printable first-aid kit checklist)
When traveling by car, include emergency food and clothing for each traveler. Pack supplies in a backpack in case you need to abandon your car. An emergency backpack should include:
Jacket, hat, gloves and sturdy, snow-proof boots for each traveler
Nonperishable food
Cellular phone
Money
First Aid Kit
Everyone should have at the very least
Contents to consider:
[Modify to suit your particular needs]
While kit contents will vary, your basic kit (which most outdoors or camping-type stores should carry) should include at least the following. If you can't buy one with these contents, pick up a few supplies and create your own:
Bandages
Antibiotic ointment
Gauze pads
Iodine or similar prep pads
Alcohol prep pads
Butterfly bandages
Antibiotic ointment
Medical adhesive tape
Aspirin and/or non-aspirin pain relievers
The intermediate kit will include more of each of the above items, plus the following:
Larger adhesive bandages
Smelling salts or ammonia inhalants
Ace-type bandages for strains and sprains
Several sizes of sterile pads
Rolls of gauze
Antiseptic towlets
Thermometer
Snake bite poison extractor
Tweezers
Safety pins
Moleskin
Rubber (latex) gloves
Burn medication
Anti-itch treatment
Sun screen
Diarrhea medication
Eye drops
Basic first aid instructions
Your more advanced medical kit can be expected to include not only the above, but some or all of the following:
Special bandages, such as conforming, trauma and field dressings
Rubbing alcohol for sterilization
Hydrogen peroxide
Betadine
Scissors
Forceps
Scalpels
Hemostats
Sterile sutures, in several sizes
Wound probe
Mouth-to-mouth shield
Instant hot pack
Instant cold pack
Prep pads
Eye pads
Sponges
Cotton balls
Burn treatments
Dental tools
Splint materials
In-depth first aid/surgical guide
Cold medication
Decongestant
Antihistamine
Colloidal silver
If you can find a sympathetic doctor or have other access to prescription medicines, you should consider stocking up on a few key items:
Broad spectrum antibiotic
Antibiotics for sinus infections, strep throat and other common "winter" ailments
Pain killers
Remember, if you have kids or a special medical problem, add whatever extra items you think are appropriate.
- A small, basic kit for you car and camp out bag.
- An intermediate kit for around the home and for traveling.
- An extensive medical kit stored with your survival gear for use when going to a regular doctor or hospital is out of the question.
Contents to consider:
[Modify to suit your particular needs]
While kit contents will vary, your basic kit (which most outdoors or camping-type stores should carry) should include at least the following. If you can't buy one with these contents, pick up a few supplies and create your own:
Bandages
Antibiotic ointment
Gauze pads
Iodine or similar prep pads
Alcohol prep pads
Butterfly bandages
Antibiotic ointment
Medical adhesive tape
Aspirin and/or non-aspirin pain relievers
The intermediate kit will include more of each of the above items, plus the following:
Larger adhesive bandages
Smelling salts or ammonia inhalants
Ace-type bandages for strains and sprains
Several sizes of sterile pads
Rolls of gauze
Antiseptic towlets
Thermometer
Snake bite poison extractor
Tweezers
Safety pins
Moleskin
Rubber (latex) gloves
Burn medication
Anti-itch treatment
Sun screen
Diarrhea medication
Eye drops
Basic first aid instructions
Your more advanced medical kit can be expected to include not only the above, but some or all of the following:
Special bandages, such as conforming, trauma and field dressings
Rubbing alcohol for sterilization
Hydrogen peroxide
Betadine
Scissors
Forceps
Scalpels
Hemostats
Sterile sutures, in several sizes
Wound probe
Mouth-to-mouth shield
Instant hot pack
Instant cold pack
Prep pads
Eye pads
Sponges
Cotton balls
Burn treatments
Dental tools
Splint materials
In-depth first aid/surgical guide
Cold medication
Decongestant
Antihistamine
Colloidal silver
If you can find a sympathetic doctor or have other access to prescription medicines, you should consider stocking up on a few key items:
Broad spectrum antibiotic
Antibiotics for sinus infections, strep throat and other common "winter" ailments
Pain killers
Remember, if you have kids or a special medical problem, add whatever extra items you think are appropriate.
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